Electro-Mechanical Apprentice

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we recieve a high number of applications. 

This role will be fixed term until the 31st of August 2029. 

About the Role

Three vacancies have arisen for Electro-Mechanical Apprentices within the Maintenance Delivery team based at the Asset Management depot in Wallasey. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the team who maintain some of Liverpool City Region's most notable and historic assets such as Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels and other key transport infrastructure across the region.

As an Electro-Mechanical Apprentice, you will gain knowledge, experience and the skills to maintain the electrical and mechanical equipment and infrastructure across the Mersey Tunnels and wider estate. Working as part of the day shift team you will learn to deliver both maintenance and installation projects. The posts will be supervised by the Mechanical, Systems and Electrical Lead and the supporting team.

The four years of the apprenticeship will be made up as follows:

Year 1 – 20 week block, return to employer and continue on day release for academic study

Year 2 – 10 week block, return to employer and continue on day release for academic study

Year 3 - 10 week block, return to employer (option to start HNC from 3^rd year)

Year 4 - on the job (end-point assessment)

 

Where you will study:

North West Training Council, Unit 33 Wellington Employment Park, Dunes Way, Liverpool, L5 9RJ

 

About the person

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a demonstrable interest in engineering to join the Combined Authority as Electro-Mechanical Apprentices. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a solid understanding of both Maths and English and must be able to attend the North West Training Council in Liverpool to attain a Level 3 qualification in Mechatronics. More information on the Mechatronics course can be found by following this link: Mechatronics maintenance technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

We are looking for candidates who are team players with a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, and who are committed to upholding our core organisational values: LCR First, Respect, and Action Focus.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• - Minimum of 3 GCSE’s grade 4 and above in English, Maths and a Science subject
• - A demonstratable interest in engineering with a ‘hands on’ approach
• - An understanding of the importance of Health and Safety

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa